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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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Got a toolbox and hardwired my GPS...

What you guys think?









GPS is the cheapest unit I could find. Just need something to help me find each jobsite each day.
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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Nice, What did you do with the cable? Run it along the liner and down the pillar? The box looks good also but I would have gone for black if they had it. My GF's bro just picked up a liner sprayer and I'm going to have him spray mine.
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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I wouldn't think that is a good spot for GPS, i would get pulled over for that in no time, i would get annoyed staring at it too, get a bean bag mount
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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I wouldn't think that is a good spot for GPS, i would get pulled over for that in no time, i would get annoyed staring at it too, get a bean bag mount
true the cops around here try and stop you for anything that looks like a radar
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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Never been a fan of toolboxes in that bed unless its a work truck and needed for every day use.
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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The GPS is mounted up there because that's really the only place that is within easy reach.

I spliced into the dome light circuit, there's constant 12V power up there. Just soldered some leads onto the 12V-USB 'transformer'!

I like the tool box, good place to store recovery straps, etc.
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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how would mounting it on the dash try not be within reach? tool boxes are great, but backing up is a bitch without a toolbox, i'll stick to the flush mount style.
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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Haha, you can't have radar detectors, must SUCK! lol
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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Haha, you can't have radar detectors, must SUCK! lol
true but they can drive a truck on 54's if they want down there
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ATOM
true but they can drive a truck on 54's if they want down there

Well, we can do both here haha
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